Occupational Health Nurse

at Gerdau Steel  (Cambridge, ON (Kitchener area))

Manufacturing |  Full Time |  2011-11-25 16:25:03

DetailsGerdau Steel in Cambridge has an opportunity available for an Occupational Health Nurse. This is a day shift position.

Occupational Health Nurse Responsibilities:

• The Disability Management Program which includes administration of all benefit claims (WCB, STD & LTD), communications with employees, insurance carriers, physician, supervisor, manager & union.

• The Hearing Conservation Program which includes annual audiometric testing of all employees exposed to noise > 80 dB. This includes documentation, health teaching, retests, and referrals to audiologist, scheduling appointments, final notices & monthly notices.

• Mandatory program referrals & follow up as appropriate.

• The Rx Safety Glasses Program, including initiating the forms with the employee and reconciling the billing at the end of each month.

• Health advice & education

• Liaison for employees, insurance carriers & physicians

• Wellness Programs such as Smoking Cessation, Gym Membership Benefits Program information, EAP referrals, Blood Pressure, Weight, & Diabetes Screenings. This includes teaching & maintaining confidential records.

• Administering post-offer, pre-employment medicals; providing on-site first aid to all employees & contractors, along with ordering and maintaining inventory for all first aid supplies; fit testing for respirator masks and disposable dust masks; annual flu vaccinations.

• Assisting with other Safety Program activities as required.


Occupational Health Nurse Requirements:
• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Occupational Health Nursing (OHN) experience of 3-5 years in manufacturing/industrial setting
• Ability to work with all levels of employees including union and management (union experience is important)
• Strong commitment to high safety standards
• Superior communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and computer skills to maintain accurate records, reports & documentation
• Strong commitment to confidentiality within the unit
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Critical thinking ability is essential as there is only one nurse on staff
• A positive attitude and approachability

Gerdau is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to diversifying its workforce. All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

If this sounds like the position that you have been looking for, please continue.

Job Perks / Benefits: Gerdau offers excellent benefits that start the FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT!

• Medical & Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Pension/RSP plan
• Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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